Term One at ATC - the First Four Weeks at a Glance
With the new year in full swing, we share this mini blog which has helpful information, important dates, and procedures at ATC in Term One. It is important to note that moving forward, the Coming Up blog won't be shared each week, and parents will need to check the ATC App for all events and activities and go to their Parent Lounge account for deeper details.
ATC APP SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE SET TO YOUR SON'S 2026 YEAR LEVEL, AND HIS CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES BEFORE YOU CAN VIEW THE NEW INFORMATION.
KEY DATES TERM ONE
WEEK 3
Tuesday 10 February | Opening Mass, River life Years 7-12 only
Wednesday 11 February | Junior School Parent Information Evening
Friday 13 February | Junior School Opening mass
Friday 13 February | Junior School Interhouse Swimming Carnival
WEEK 4
Monday 16 February | Year 10 Retreat
Wednesday 18 February | Ash Wednesday Liturgies
Wednesday 18 February | Year 7 Time & Space evening
Friday 20 February | Year 4 Retreat & Mass
College Map
Click here to see the campus map and be familiar with pick up and drop off zones around the College.
TERM DATES
Please CLICK HERE for the Ambrose Treacy College official term dates for 2026 to assist families with their planning.
Update Your Details in Parent Lounge
Before school starts, it is a good time to update all your contact details in Parent Lounge. If staff need to contact you during the school day, we use this information to reach you. Medical details including Medicare number and expiry date must be updated before the term starts as this information is collated and checked prior to excursions and camps. Please login to Parent Lounge to update your child's medical details and if required, your email address, mobile phone numbers and home address.
Collection of 2026 Students’ Residential Address and Other Information
The Australian Government Department of Education collects student residential addresses and under the Australian Education Regulation 2013, the College is required to provide the department with names and residential addresses of our parent(s) and/or guardian(s); students’ residential address (excluding student names); whether the student is a primary or secondary student (education level) and whether the student is boarding or a day student (boarding status). Before the new school year begins, parents and caregivers are asked to login to their Parent Lounge account and check that the address details registered with the College are correct, and update them if required. See the ATC App for more details and the government letter.
Uniforms
Students in Years 4 –12 are to wear their Day Uniform to school. This includes the pinstriped shirt, grey shorts, College hat, long socks and polished, black school shoes. Year 12 students wear their white shirt and college tie. (NOTE: The Suitcoat and Tie are not required to be worn in Term One, unless communicated by the College.) Teachers will inform students on which day they are to wear their Sports uniform. Note: Year 4’s will have their Specialist Learning Day on Wednesdays so will need to wear their PE Uniform to school. Junior School wear PE uniform every Friday in addition to their Specialist learning day.
Purchasing Uniforms
College uniform items are available from The School Locker, our uniform supplier. Information regarding purchasing uniforms is available on The School Locker website CLICK HERE. Please see the ATC Uniform Policy HERE.
Second-hand Uniforms
The P&F offer special open days at the 2nd Hand Shop onsite at ATC. Information regarding these dates are shared on the ATC App. They also run a Facebook group called ATC second-hand uniforms buy/sell. CLICK HERE to join and see discounted uniform items and textbooks for sale.
Locker padlocks
Year 8 - 12 must lock their lockers each day. Replacements via ATC Shop. Cost is $33. ATC Shop is the preferred method of payment; however, payment can also be made by EFTPOS at Student Reception. Once ordered, students will be able to collect their replacement lock from Student Reception. Please note students are only permitted to bring ATC issued locks.
Bell Times
The 2026 Bell Times are available on the ATC App. Please look under the YEAR LEVELS tile.
Buses
Buses run every day of the term. Please view the routes on our website. Tickets for the Brisbane Bus Lines route can be purchased via ATC Shop. SOUTHERN CROSS TRANSIT bus services with ATC and Brigidine can be viewed HERE on the College Website. Bus tickets can be purchased on their website. To view their bus fares click HERE.
School Fees
Accounts and Payments Fee statements are emailed at least one week prior to the start of each term, with payment due by the first day of term. Term One fees are due and payable on the first day of each term. The College’s preferred method of payment is through a regular payment plan facilitated by completing the School Fee Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit), which is located on the College Website. Payment on a term-by-term basis, is required in full by the first day of each term. By selecting the option to pay fees via the Term Payment Option, parents/caregivers agree to pay each of the four term fees by the first day of each term. Payment is accepted by BPay. Credit card facilities (EFTPOS) are available both at the College Office and via telephone. The College does not accept cash or cheque payments. The College offers parents/caregivers two payment options to assist in paying their account on time by the due date – a term payment option and a College administered instalment payment.
Edstart
Edstart offers a flexible and low-cost way to pay for tuition fees over an extended period of time. As well as tuition fees, levies, VET courses, club fees, tours and tournaments, voluntary building fund contributions, uniforms, private music tuition and any amounts outstanding may be included. Click here to apply online or visit www.edstart.com.au
Payment by Instalments Option
Fees paid by weekly/fortnightly/monthly/term instalments can be arranged by completing the College School Fees Payment Authority (i.e. Direct Debit) form which is available on the College website. CLICK HERE. You can find the College Fees Schedule, Payment Authority and Edstart payment plan information on the College website.
Care & Concern & P&F volunteers - Expression of Interest
The ATC community is welcoming and friendly and we believe that when everyone is involved in the Ambrose Treacy life, it builds a strong and connected community. Volunteering is a great way to make friends and meet parents in your child’s year level and by signing up for Care and Concern or getting involved with P&F events, you are investing in your child’s future at ATC. Please follow this link to the ‘Helping Out in 2026’ online form. We look forward to welcoming you to our community of volunteers.
IT NEWS
Laptops
If you have misplaced any equipment or have any IT queries, please email the SERVICE DESK to arrange a replacement.
ATC Shop Accounts
Students can use funds in their ATCShop account by tapping their Student ID card at the tuckshop. Please set up your ATCShop account and deposit funds. ATCShop offers easy options to purchase online locker padlocks; school badges; bus tickets; laptop chargers; Student ID cards; printing credit; swimming lessons and squad training sessions; and music items such as reeds. Most importantly, it is an easy way for students to use their Student ID card to tap and pay at the tuckshop using funds that are on their ATCShop account. CLICK HERE to read the Set Up instructions for ATCShop. A helpful video provides details of how to set up an account, CLICK HERE TO WATCH.
ATC Shop offers:
1. an option for automatic top-ups and once set up, it ensures the account will always have available funds.
2. an option to receive itemised statements (select "View statements” for each student). Users can select how often and how much detail they would like to receive in these statements.
Tuckshop Menu is always available on the ATC app.
SPORT
Students can choose for a range of term-based sports. Training for these sports is normally scheduled before or after school from Monday to Thursday depending on the age group. Fixtures are normally held on Saturday mornings on a home and away schedule. We use a variety of mediums to communicate with families but our central source of information for sporting activities is via the ATC App. We use the ATC App notifications and alerts regarding sport sign ups, team selections, training and fixture schedules, weather cancellations, event information etc. Email is occasionally used but parents should subscribe to the relevant Co-curricular sport tags in their App settings to receive only relevant notifications.
Coaches Needed
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic and skilled sport coaches to join our program for a variety of sports. Being strongly supported by our experienced Sports Department and Sport Coordinators, the successful applicants will have a passion for athlete development, knowledge of the activity, strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop and build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and the wider College community. Coaches with varying levels of experience will be considered, including those looking to get involved in coaching for the first time, through to experienced coaches. We strongly encourage parents, old-boys and the wider ATC community to apply. We are currently taking Expressions of Interest.
In exchange for volunteering your time as a coach in one of our programs, you will receive a generous honorarium in line with the College's Co-Curricular Agreement. These roles require a valid Working with Children Blue Card. For further information, please contact our Assistant Head of Sport, Rob Lofting on sport@atc.qld.edu.au To Apply please email applications directly to sport@atc.qld.edu.au - applications must include an outline of how you can positively contribute to the program of your chosen sport(s) and indicate which sport(s) you are interested in coaching.
CLUBS
All Clubs information can now be found on the relevant clubs tags under the Co-curricular – Clubs tags. Please ensure you read and fully understand the information letters before registering your son/s for their desired activities. Registrations will ONLY be through Parent Lounge. Whilst we endeavour to accommodate every student and their desires, due to resource limitations some Clubs and Activities have capped numbers. We apologise in advance for any disappointment. You must subscribe to each Club tag on the College App to receive all information about each club. Some clubs require payment of a fee, paid via Parent Lounge at the time of registration. Please make sure when registering and paying you click on the GREEN SUBMIT TO SCHOOL button. Failure to do so will result in no registration.
REFUNDS - IMPORTANT: Please take the time to ensure your son is available to attend the club he has been signed up for. Given that spots are limited, and clubs are staffed based upon registered numbers, no refunds will be granted once registered. Be sure to check club timetables against sporting and music timetables to ensure there are no clashes.
MUSIC
Co-curricular Music and Drama & Communication Enrolments
If you are an existing student wanting to continue in Instrumental Music, Vocal or Drama & Communication lessons or a new student wanting to commence lessons in 2026 please go to the below link to complete a short form.
2026 Enrolment Form Co-curricular Tuition is subject to the Terms and Conditions in the following Schedule of Fees: Co-curricular Music Fees Schedule If you require further information, please email music@atc.qld.edu.au
or call 07 38780547
PARENTS & FRIENDS NEWS
Meeting dates for 2026
Our meetings are held monthly at 6.30pm and all information is shared on the ATC App. See the 2026 dates below. Come along and be part of the ATC Community and hear plans for 2026, and meet Dr Craig Wattam, College Principal.
All our meeting dates are on the ATC App - click on your son's YEAR LEVEL to view the notices. For any queries, please email the P&F Secretary Lee Robinson at: pandf@atc.qld.edu.au
Jason Sepetauc
Deputy Principal
ATC TOURS
Our Discovery Tours offer families a wonderful opportunity to visit the campus, ask questions and discover the ATC difference. Wander through our wonderfully green and spacious grounds and meet the team who will support your son through his schooling journey. First tour for 2026 is on Thursday 12 March at 9am. The next tour will held on Wednesday 19 August. Register here: https://www.atc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/book-a-tour
